Word: surely
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President Reagan hailed "the true grit of George Bush and Dan Quayle" as he embarked on a week-long campaign swing aiming to help make sure the White House stays in Republican hands...
...recent polls indicate he would if the election were held today--the vice president will not be able to count on a Republican, or even conservative, Congress to rubberstamp his administration's initiatives. Despite the likelihood of Republican success in the presidential election, the Democratic Party seems sure to make strong gains in the Senate and at least retain its control of the House in the 101st Congress...
THERE are also several Republicans who are sure bets to win re-election, including Orrin Hatch (Ut.), Richard Lugar (Ind.), John C. Danforth (Mo.) and John Heinz (Pa.). The Bush campaign's success in restoring confidence in GOP leadership after Reagan popularity began to diminish has helped some Republican incumbents who would have faced much more serious challenges. Sen. Dave F. Durenberger (R-Minn.) continues to hold onto a fairly strong lead against Hubert H. Humphrey III, the son of the former vice president...
...Sure, it hurt...
Rookie goalie Tom McCabe made a questionable foul with only eight seconds remaining to set up a successful Crimson penalty kick. The game went into overtime, and Princeton saw what looked like a sure win turn into the first of a series of losses when D'Onofrio netted the game-winner to give Harvard a 5-4 triumph...